State of the Second

About State of the Second

The State of The Second, an interview style show focusing on the impact that legislation and activism is having on the firearms industry, and the Second Amendment community.

Publisher

Firearms Radio Network

Category

education · government · news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Dec 2023

Latest episode

25 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

10 of 128 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   25 Mar 2026

   State of The Second 127 – Tiny Footprint, Big Rifle Performance (ft. Reap Weaponries)

   This week John and Kailey sit down with Colton, founder and CEO of Reap Weaponries, to talk about the bullpup conversion system that’s shaking up the AR space. Built around modularity and compatibility with mil-spec lowers, REAP’s design keeps the familiarity of the AR while offering a compact, balanced alternative. ———————–  Thanks to Palmetto State […]

2. 

   18 Mar 2026

   State of The Second 126 – A Stylish Purse That’s Level 3A Ballistic (ft. urbnchc)

   This week, John and Kailey sit down with Jennifer from Urbnchc, a company creating stylish everyday carry bags with integrated Level 3A ballistic protection. Using DuPont™ Kevlar and patented deployment technology, these luxury leather bags are designed to provide discreet personal protection without the tactical look. ———————–  Thanks to Palmetto State Armory for sponsoring our […]

3. 

   11 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   State of The Second 125 – Off-Body Carry Done Right (ft. Cakes Concealed Carry)

   Host John interviews Tamkin Collins, founder of Cakes Concealed Carry, about mastering off-body firearm carry with stylish, functional designs.

Inside a recent episode

State of The Second 125 – Off-Body Carry Done Right (ft. Cakes Concealed Carry)

Published 11 Mar 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] So when I went to the Empower to a they had a National Woman's Range Day in Vegas in I think like two years ago it was in like this ring time. And I went there and I was wearing this little chain around it was clipping on to either side of the bag and it went around my waist. I just thought it was cute. […]

Who has been a guest on State of the Second

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Tamkin Collins
• Johnny Q
• Ben Stacy
• Clint Smith
• Scott Melton

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

65,646

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 62 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

80

Social presence

0

YouTube

85

Engagement

27

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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